Blues

Which of the following is a common characteristic of blues music?

• Complex harmonies

• 12-bar chord progression

• Fast tempo

• Lack of rhythm

What is a typical theme found in blues lyrics?

• Political issues

• Personal struggles and hardship

• Science fiction

• Love and happiness

Which instrument is most commonly associated with blues music?

• Harmonica

• Trumpet

• Flute

• Violin

What is the typical structure of a blues song?

• AABA

• 12 bar blues

• Through-composed

• Verse-chorus-verse

Which scale is often used in blues music?

• Blues scale

• Minor scale

• Major scale

• Pentatonic scale

What is the term for the expressive bending of notes in blues music?

• Note bending

• Tremolo

• Glissando

• Vibrato

Which of the following is a famous blues musician?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• B.B King

What is the typical time signature of blues music?

• 5/4

• 3/4

• 7/8

• 4/4

Which city is often considered the birthplace of the blues?

• New Orleans

• Memphis

• New York

• Chicago

What is a "blue note" in blues music?

• A note that is played faster than others

• A note that is higher in pitch than the major scale note

• A note that is played louder than others

• A note that is slightly lower in pitch than the major scale note